Month: November 2013

Guest Blogger – My Hubby Ray taught karate for almost 30 years and knows a thing or two about both getting and avoiding injury. Ray, Take it over: The cat has it right. I’ve seen lots of adults be petrified of falling. I ask you, when was the last time you really fell … to…

Plantar Fasciitis Introduction Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition that affects the bottom of your foot. The pain is concentrated in the “plantar fascia” area, which is a thick band of tissue that connects your heal to your toes. This syndrome is common in runners but also affects anyone. Often the first steps in the…

The Affordable Care Act has people in an uproar for may reasons. On the up side, if you seek acupuncture treatment the Affordable Care Act may benefit you. According to Sec 2706, Non-Discrimination in Health Care, insurers can not discriminate against any health provider acting within the scope of their state license or certificate. As acupuncturists are licensed by…

Arthritis Pain Introduction Arthritis is generally described as inflammation in any joint area of your body that can affect people of all ages, races and genders. There are two common types of Arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the breakdown of cartilage in your body, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. Background Different types…

As an added convenience for our current patients and to help more people, AbsoluteQi is now accepting insurance. What does this mean for you? We accept insurance. If you have coverage, we will submit the bills for you. In the past we gave our patients bills to submit themselves. Now we will do the filing…

I am currently treating a 74 year old man for lower back pain. He came to me for acupuncture because he was experiencing acute pain in his hip and lower back. He actually has 2 problems, the acute pain in his hip and buttock region and chronic pain in the lumbar area due to arthritis. What I…

This mini cleanse might come handy. And it is FREE! REVITALIZE AND SHINE. A 3-DAY CLEANSE. It is being offered by a health coach, Csilla Bischoff, in the area that I refer patients to for nutritional coaching when I feel their need is more than I can provide. She is wonderful and my patients that…

Can Acupuncture Help Tendonitis? Definately. Tendonitis Introduction Tendonitis is a condition caused by the inflammation or irritation of a tendon, usually in the upper or lower limbs of the body. This can happen through repetitive impact or a more sudden injury through activities such as slips and falls, unexpected strains, sports, or other activities….